‘Wicked’ Overtakes ‘Mamma Mia!’
‘Wicked’ Overtakes ‘Mamma Mia!’ To Become No. 1 Stage Musical Adaptation Ever Worldwide
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‘Wicked’ Overtakes ‘Mamma Mia!’ To Become No. 1 Stage Musical Adaptation Ever Worldwide
Universal’s “Wicked” has become the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation in global box office history, surpassing “Mamma Mia” with $634 million worldwide. The film, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, has earned $424 million domestically, overtaking “Grease” as the biggest Broadway adaptation in the U.S. The success of “Wicked” bodes well for the upcoming sequel, “Wicked: For Good,” set to release in 2025. Meanwhile, Paramount’s “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” achieved a franchise record with $74 million in its international box office debut, outperforming its predecessor. Disney’s “Mufasa” and “Moana 2” continue to dominate the international box office, with impressive earnings and strong global performance. Source: https://variety.com/2024/film/box-office/box-office-wicked-overtakes-mamma-mia-biggest-global-broadway-adaptation-sonic-3-franchise-record-1236261448/
